Chase Me

10

Alteo

"Ka varfëri përreth por askush nuk e ndjen atë aq keq sa fëmijët. Do ta dija sepse jam rritur në varfëri. Ka njerëz që shkojnë në shtrat pa vakt dhe luten që dikush të kujdeset për ta dhe t'u sigurojë ushqim. ose fondet Ndërsa ne ushqehemi me biftek dhe karavidhe, disa ëndërrojnë për një ditë kur mund të kenë një bukë të ngrohtë, e di që ne nuk mund të jemi zgjidhja e të gjithëve, ne nuk mund ta shpëtojmë botën ... po filloni këtu, për t'u siguruar që ata rreth nesh, veçanërisht fëmijët, të kenë një jetë më të mirë."

(There's poverty all around but no one feels it as badly as the children. I would know because I grew up in poverty. There are people who go to bed without a meal and pray that someone will look out for them and provide them with food or funds. While we feast on steak and lobster, some dream of a day when they can have a warm loaf. I know we can't be everyone's solution, we can't save the world....but what we can do is start here, to make sure that those around us, especially the children can have better a life. Thank you all for your donations, as you know all proceeds go to the Kukes orphanage and shelter.)

Everyone stood and applauded. I've rehearsed that speech over and over in my head but it still wasn't good enough. I walked off the rostrum and quickly made my way over to Krystal who now had a bright smile on her face. I felt guilty seeing her applaud me when I knew what I was. I hugged her and kissed her cheek while motioning everyone to sit. Another speaker began talking and I zoned out taking in the beauty beside me. I rested my hand gently on her thigh hoping she wouldn't remove it. She looked up at me and smiled.

"That was a beautiful speech, too bad I didn't understand a word of it"

I gave her a genuine smile and started to make small circles on her thigh with my thumb

"As I said my love, we'll have to work on your Albanian".

She turned her attention to Mark's girl, Imani I think her name was and the two started whispering. She seemed at ease talking to her. I hope she'll be like that with me soon. They both excused themselves to the bathroom. I signalled Kolë to keep an eye on them. I'm sure everyone had an idea by now that she's my woman so she would be a direct target.
Once they were out of hearing range Mark nudged me.

"You wanna tell me what that's all about?" He asked curiously.

"C'mon, don't play dumb"

"I'm confused, how do you know her? I mean yea she's Imani's friend staying in your house but you're acting like you guys are married." He said laughing.

"This can't be a coincidence, I thought you planned it, I thought you brought her to me." I was getting confused myself.

"No dude, Imani basically begged me to take her too because she wanted to have some girl time. Holy shit, she's the one that you met for dinner that night!"

"Yea she is, I'm gonna marry her"

Mark's eyes grew wide and fear washed over his face.

"You know how your father is Alteo, she's a good girl, don't mess up"

I nodded as I saw the two women approach the table. Imani was beautiful and had a bubbly personality I could see why Mark married her. But my eyes were on the sexy goddess beside her and I intended on doing the same.

Before she sat down I stood up and guided her towards the patio. She felt so petite in my arms. Once we entered through the doors I heard her sigh in relief. We were finally alone. I glimpsed one of my men standing guard near the door and hoped she didn't notice. I don't want her to feel like a prisoner when she's with me.